International Girls in ICT Day

April 28, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. CAT

Virtual

Organized and presented by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and celebrated by CMU-Africa

Science, technology, and innovation are key drivers of our increasingly global and digital society. But less than 30% of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) professionals are women. Globally, in tertiary institutions, there is approximately half the number of girls studying STEM subjects compared to boys. With this inequality persisting through the 21st century, the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion of women in STEM is dire. The main goal of Girls in ICT is to cultivate the presence and digital skills of young women and girls [aged 12-24] in the career field of STEM, particularly ICT.

The importance of young people’s empowerment in STEM and ICT is a key focus at ITU this year. The first-ever Generation Connect Global Youth Summit will be held from June 2nd to 4th in Kigali, Rwanda, preceding WTDC. This event has been co-designed by the youth for the youth and will have sessions focused on women empowerment in ICT and STEM. It will be in hybrid format to allow participation from around the world.

CMU-Africa encourages registration for the Girls in ICT Global Dialogue - Access and Safety. 

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